Three major theme's: ‘Life’, ‘Food’ and ‘Earth’
The centennial activities are clustered around three major themes for three consecutive periods: ‘Life’, ‘Food’ and ‘Earth’. The theme of this year’s Dies Natalis is at the heart of our work: ‘Unravelling Life: Wisdom and Wonder’. Life didn’t and doesn’t just occur, and its emergence often amazes and fascinates us. Through exploring and understanding how life originates, evolves and functions in all its complexity, we are able to apply knowledge wisely to build a sustainable future and safeguard food security and food safety.
Key-note speaker Prof. Lee Cronin: how life pre-dates biology
In his Dies Natalis lecture Prof. Lee Cronin, Regius chair of Chemistry, Glasgow University, discussed how life pre-dates biology. Subsequently, three young Wageningen scientists reflected on the theme ‘Unravelling Life’. We have also proudly inaugurated four eminent honorary doctors.
To mark the 100-year anniversary WUR decided to award honorary doctorates to leading scientists in UK, Sweden, the USA and China. These videos explain who the scientists are and why they’re chosen.
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